The Royal Air Force’s XI Squadron is marking its 100th anniversary with a special paint scheme for the squadron’s Eurofighter.
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Day: March 26, 2015
Roll out of fully restored first F-8 prototype (XF8U-1) on 60th anniversary of its maiden flight
After twenty-years of restoration, the first F-8 prototype (XF8U-1) was roll out from the Museum of Flight’s Restoration Center in Everett, Washington on the 60th anniversary of its first flight.
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Photo Museum of Flight
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USAF begins search for helmet-mounted cueing system on F-22
The U.S. Air Force has launched a market research study to find a helmet-mounted cueing system for the F-22.
“JHMCS-helmet” by USAF – http://www.f-16.net/gallery_item211785.html. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.
JDS Izumo commissioned into service
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force commissioned helicopter carrier JS Izumo (DDH-183) into service Mar. 25 in Yokohama.
Chinese ASAT test last year failed to hit its target
At a press briefing, Adm. Cecil Haney, who heads the U.S. Strategic Command, said a Chinese Anti-Satellite (ASAT) in July last year failed to hit its target.
“ASAT Weapon Conception” by unknown, DoD photo – http://www.defenseimagery.mil/imagery.html#guid=4d775e63c0d24847a41a115b52e7cf7ed4e11fb7. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.
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